Digestive Health

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Cargill has made a significant investment in the Seventure Partners’ Health for Life Capital II fund, joining Danone, Novartis, and Lesaffre in a network of strategic investors.

Cargill invests in venture capital fund aimed at transforming microbiome and life sciences R&D

A recent animal study found that supplementation with Lacidofil from Lallemand  reduced anxiety-like behavior in rats with learned aversive association from infancy.

Novel probiotic formula may protect infants from consequences of early-life stress, says animal study

A new national survey commissioned by AbbVie found 72% of U.S. adults experience at least one gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms a few times a month or more. However, more than half (56%) of them have not told their doctor because they don’t think their GI symptoms require physician attention. 

New survey finds that adults with digestive discomfort rarely seek medical care

The goal is to aid retailers in ensuring that only the highest quality probiotics make it onto their shelves.

Upcoming initiative from CRN aims to inform retailers about probiotic products' intricacies

Health-conscious parents are demanding more from children’s nutrition products, driving manufacturers to innovate.

Ingredient innovation is on the rise for children and infant nutrition products, dietary supplements

GanedenBC30, a spore-forming probiotic ingredient by Kerry, was approved by Brazilian regulatory agency, ANVISA, for the following health claim: “Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 can contribute to the health of the gastrointestinal tract.”

GanedenBC30 approved for health claim in Brazil

Ingredients by Nature is partnering with Israel-based Galam to distribute GOFOS, a short chain fructo-oligosaccharide.

Ingredients by Nature partners with Galam to distribute a new prebiotic fiber

A recent study found that supplementation with a spore-forming probiotic from Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes supports endothelial function and cholesterol. 

Spore-forming probiotic may support heart health, says recent study

Bio-K will expand Kerry’s current portfolio of probiotics.

Kerry Acquires Bio-K Plus probiotic maker

Probiotics are no stranger to critics, but industry insiders describe why they expect this category to survive—and flourish.